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probable

[prob-uh-buhl] / ˈprɒb ə bəl /


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Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said at the time the most probable cause of the fire was an e-bike that was charging.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Satellite imagery reviewed by the Center for Strategic and International Studies indicates “a clear surge in construction activity in 2026” and a shift “from active excavation toward probable internal construction.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Swain expects future waves of humidity are probable in coming years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies the chemical as a probable carcinogen and has linked exposure to bladder cancer, multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

Intrinsic val. possible though not probable forced sale of house 6 land plus val. crop minus child’s one quarter.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner




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